How micro meditations can help reduce stress

How micro meditations can help reduce stress

A new article published in Optimist Daily describes a simple but powerful approach to achieving calm without spending much time: micro-meditations.

Micro meditations are short mindfulness activities that last only one to five minutes, but are shown to help reduce stress without taking up too much time in your day.

Studies are showing great benefits of doing short mindfulness exercicses. A study published in Behavioural Brain Research discovered that even brief, guided mindfulness sessions improved attention and mood:

“You don’t need to be a meditation expert to reap the benefits”

Chen says. Taking a few minutes to concentrate on yourself can be beneficial, regardless of where you are or what you’re doing.

A few minutes of Coherence for great benefits

Incorporating micro-meditations into a busy day is as simple as using the Coherence App. You can use notifications at set times to remind you to take a mindful break and relax.

“If you take just a little time and fully invest your attention, it will be more beneficial,”

says Dr. Viktoriya Karakcheyeva, certified counselor and director of behavioral services at George Washington University’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences. You only need a few moments to breathe, focus, and refresh.

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Stay calm, reduce stress and get better sleep!

Coherence is an app that makes doing these powerful practices easy and stick to it long term. Even If you don’t have much time, Coherence will remind you to take a few minutes off of your busy day